Library: Policy

317:30-3-19.6. Complaints related to the Defunding Statutory Rape Cover-up Act

Issued 9-14-20

(a) In accordance with Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes (O.S.) ' 1007.4, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) shall investigate complaints made pursuant to the Defunding Statutory Rape Cover-up Act that are submitted in writing to OHCA's Legal Division, and that include:

(1) The name and contact information of the person submitting the complaint;

(2) The name of the health care provider and/or affiliate, as that term is defined by 56 O.S. ' 1007.1, who is alleged:

(A) To have been found by a court of law to have failed to report statutory rape; or

(B) To have failed to report statutory rape where the statutory rape resulted in a conviction against the assailant;

(3) The name of the SoonerCare member who allegedly was the victim of statutory rape (if the member is an adult), or of the member's parent(s) or legal guardian (if the member is a minor); and

(4) A short summary of any other relevant information.

(b) A complaint made pursuant to the Defunding Statutory Rape Cover-up Act may result in a denial of an application for a new or renewed provider enrollment contract, pursuant to Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 317:30-3-19.3, or termination of an existing provider agreement, pursuant to OAC 317:30-3-19.5.

(c) A complaint made pursuant to the Defunding Statutory Rape Cover-up Act may also result in a referral to local law enforcement authorities, where appropriate.